Arts & Entertainment
Uncasville Man Makes Appearance On 'Jeopardy'
An Uncasville man who has auditioned for the show multiple times over the last 25 years made his debut this week.
UNCASVILLE, CT — An Uncasville man's dream to be on "Jeopardy" finally happened Tuesday night after he tried out nine times, according to WTNH. John Prokop said he first auditioned for the show 25 years ago.
When he finally received a call from the show this winter, he was elated. He came up short in Final Jeopardy, but still describes the experience as a huge win, WTNH reported.
He won $2,000, a Jeopardy hat, and other gifts.
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